A sterling streak screams along the streets. Sleek and speedy like a silver bullet. It’s not Superman, it’s the S8. This article is from the LACar vault written by long-time contributor John Grafman. Enjoy this flashback to the past. 2007 Audi S8 specs Price $92,000 Horsepower 450 hp @ 7000 RPM Torque 398 lbs.-ft. @...
LACAR takes the newest Highlander out for a spin and finds that Toyota is poised to defend its market share in the red-hot crossover SUV space. If you’re the CFO of a mainstream automotive OEM, there’s only one battle worth fighting: the battle for supremacy in the red-hot SUV/CUV marketplace. Americans love their wide-open spaces,...
The new Kia Telluride is magnificent. Dare we say it’s the Goldilocks SUV. Not too big. Not too small. Just right. Right off the bat, the 2020 Kia Telluride impresses. It’s the largest vehicle Kia builds, offering more interior room than any competitor while maintaining a sense of nimbleness. It’s loaded with advanced tech, high-quality...
If you’re looking for a behemoth SUV, the Palisade might be your best choice. Check out Brian’s video review of the 2020 Hyundai Palisade Limited on our YouTube channel. Big, boxy, and beautiful. When I first got a glimpse at the Hyundai Palisade, I thought, “Oh my, what a monster. It looks like something the...
Behold, the colossus that spurred on an international quest for speed not seen since the Space Race: the Bugatti Veyron. We’ve resurrected this article from the past written by long-time LACar journalist John Grafman. 2006 Bugatti Veyron specs Price $1,200,000 Horsepower 1,001 horsepower Torque 922 ft.-lbs. Engine 8.0L W16 quad turbo-superchargers Drive Configuration All-wheel drive...
We dug up this time-capsule piece from the archives written by our very own John Grafman. Chock full of exquisite Bond-isms and villainous luxury, the DB9’s prowess still holds up even today. 2005 Aston Martin DB9 specs Engine 5.9 liter V12 Compression Ratio 10.3:1 Horsepower 450 @ 6000 RPM Torque 420 ft.-lbs. @ 5000 RPM...
Mazda’s reputation doesn’t exactly invoke thoughts of a big, luxurious SUV. Yet here we are. Check out our video review of the 2020 Mazda CX-9 on YouTube! Get into the Mazda CX-9 Signature model’s driver’s seat, and you instantly feel taken care of. Everything around you is tailored for you, and you yourself are enfolded...
The newest Legacy provides buyers with exceptional value for the price, without excluding driving enjoyment. Road testing new cars is always fun, but even more so when I get to jump behind the wheel of a car I’ve wanted to take for a spin. Such is the case with the 2020 Subaru Legacy Limited XT,...
The Yaris presents some excellent qualities along with some surprising faults, but does it contain the elements Toyota has become known for? Check out our video review here or at the bottom of this article. Funny how the Big Three used to get criticized for badge engineering—Olds Cutlasses the same as Buick Regals under a...
With the CUV market exploding in the U.S., how does the Cadillac XT4 set itself apart? Reviewing cars in the time of COVID-19 is a double-edged sword. On the positive side, veritably empty freeways make for stress-free cruising. On the other hand, there are very few destinations that are still open. Enter my latest loaner,...